English · Phrasal verb Attested

dope out

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Meaning · English

To figure out, to find out, find, decipher

Where it’s used: Used American English

All the same, I believe it was the hand of Fate that doped out the way for me to find her.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “dope out” mean?

To figure out, to find out, find, decipher

Is “dope out” formal or informal?

dope out is generally colloquial, dated.

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